92nd Air Refueling Wing

The 92nd Air Refueling Wing (92 ARW), based at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington, traces its origins to World War II as the 92nd Bombardment Group, flying B-17 Flying Fortresses over Europe. Reactivated during the Cold War, the unit transitioned to Strategic Air Command, operating B-29 and later B-36 and B-52 bombers. In 1994, the wing shifted to its current primary mission of air refueling, employing the KC-135 Stratotanker to support global air operations. Today, the 92nd ARW provides vital aerial refueling, airlift, and support capabilities for U.S. and allied forces worldwide.